For the CCUA - What to HandIn (or put onto wikisite)
Part 1 Cover Page This cover page will outline the various sections of the assignment submission. You will need to include information about the specifics of each component and the names of group members (and what they were responsible for). Included below is a sample table for a cover page which includes due dates for the various sections.
Unit Plan Title:
Group Members Names:
Sections
Descriptions (brief)
Member Name
Due Date (TBA)
Big Ideas with guiding questions
Unit Plan
Minds On Activity
Misconceptions (4-5) for the unit
Activity 1
Activity 2
One STSE series of blog entries
Lab experiment for classroom carousel
Summative Unit Test
Part 2 Sections (i) Big Ideas with the guiding questions: This will be a one page template provide during class, that will help you organize the big ideas for this unit. (ii) Unit Plan: A one page chart that provides the timing and sequence for concepts within the unit, and a paragraph that outlines the rationale for the sequence of lessons and identify the clusters of specific ministry expectations. Opportunities for assessments are indicated. (iii) Minds On Activity: A teacher demonstration or hook to introduce the unit. (iv) Misconceptions: Include 4-5 student misconceptions about concepts within this unit, and offer one possible idea for each, that might shift student understanding. (v) Activity 1 and 2: These activities should be tied into your overall lesson planning sequence. Each activity should be 30-40 minutes in length and written up as using the lesson planning template but aware that this activity ONLY represents the ACTION component of the lesson planning template. These activities should in student handouts in ‘ready-to-use’ form with answers. This means that any teacher could implement this activity in your absence (include complete instructions and any written/handouts for implementation). (vi) STSE Series of Blog Activity: You will design an STSE activity where the product will be a blog. This activity will be something your own peers will engage in. The posting of the blogs will be scheduled over the course of the calendar year (TBD). Every member of the group should have one blog entry. This activity should have a one page summary that includes ministry expectations, the source of any ideas and pedagogical (teacher) notes for delivery and implementation, including a timeline and connection to the lesson plan overview. An appropriate assessment rubric or rating scale should be included (prior to first blog entry). The blog series should include one video, and one audio component. (vii) Lab Experiment: You will select and implement one lab activity for one seventy-five minute class period. The information will be shared with your peers in a carousel format. The following chart is provided as a guideline for this section of the assignment.
Placement in the Course, Teacher Knowledge Skills and Preparation Needed
Laboratory Set-up and Diagram
Student Resources
Explain where and why this lab should be placed in the overall unit plan, and how it fits with the ”Big Ideas” for the chemistry unit.
Assume that the experiment will be done in Room 322 or other lab classroom space with 24 students. Describe, including a diagram, how the distribution and collection of materials and chemicals will take place and where the students should work.
What will you ask the students to do the night before the experiment? Include BLMs if appropriate. (e.g., questions about particle theory related to gas laws) or any pre-lab questions, data charts to prepare…
State the appropriate background knowledge the teacher should know (content knowledge, skills and safety issues).
Create a protocol list for the ‘must do’ prior the lab with respect to experiment. (i.e., preparation of solutions, exactly how many of each type of equipment required).
Produce a ready to use set of instructions (handout) that will allow the students to perform this experiment. Include title, purpose, materials, apparatus, diagrams, procedure, safety warnings, and directions for how to record observations or an observation chart/data table. Keep in mind that this will be used as a BLM.
Include a sample set of data for any observations students might make while carrying out the lab.
Assessment / Evaluation of Student Achievement
Provide 4 to 6 questions (as BLM) relating directly to the experiment for the students to answer. Be sure to include a variety of cognitive levels in your questioning.
Provide answers to any of the pre-lab and post-lab questions. (from BLM)
What strategies will you use for this experiment? Describe why, how, and when you will implement these strategies. Include as BLMs, the assessment tools you will use (considering AaL, AoL, and AfL)
(viii) Summative Unit Test: Two copies of the unit test are required. The unit test should be submitted in ready-to-use format and should be designed to take about an hour to complete. A second copy of the test should be submitted with suggested answers and a marking scheme with a check mark for each mark and category.
Unit Test Analysis
Include a chart with written Ministry expectations for your unit and place the number of your test question beside the expectation(s) that it assesses.
Complete a chart for your test similar to the one that follows.
Test Question number
Question Type
Achievement chart
Knowledge and Understanding
Thinking and Inquiry
Communication
Application
e.g. 1
Multiple choice
0 1
0 1
e.g. 5
Short answer
0 4
0 3
e.g. 12
Diagram
0 5
Total Marks
6
4
3
1
Grading of this Assignment See the accompanying rating scale(s).
Collaborative CCUA Groups:Each of the following is a link to a page where your group will outline and work on this assignment. Try and use the discussions/and commentary within the page itself. This way if there are any problems I can help.
The presentation of this assignment is NOT evaluated. The presentation is an opportunity to discuss your unit with your colleagues and to get feedback on the activities. The written binder and web posting does not have to been handed in on the same day of presentation.
This assignment has many parts - please make sure that the activities and parts are delegated.
Please follow class discussion on the requirements for the presentation (1 hour in length).
For the CCUA - What to HandIn (or put onto wikisite)
Part 1 Cover PageThis cover page will outline the various sections of the assignment submission. You will need to include information about the specifics of each component and the names of group members (and what they were responsible for). Included below is a sample table for a cover page which includes due dates for the various sections.
(i) Big Ideas with the guiding questions: This will be a one page template provide during class, that will help you organize the big ideas for this unit.
(ii) Unit Plan: A one page chart that provides the timing and sequence for concepts within the unit, and a paragraph that outlines the rationale for the sequence of lessons and identify the clusters of specific ministry expectations. Opportunities for assessments are indicated.
(iii) Minds On Activity: A teacher demonstration or hook to introduce the unit.
(iv) Misconceptions: Include 4-5 student misconceptions about concepts within this unit, and offer one possible idea for each, that might shift student understanding.
(v) Activity 1 and 2: These activities should be tied into your overall lesson planning sequence. Each activity should be 30-40 minutes in length and written up as using the lesson planning template but aware that this activity ONLY represents the ACTION component of the lesson planning template. These activities should in student handouts in ‘ready-to-use’ form with answers. This means that any teacher could implement this activity in your absence (include complete instructions and any written/handouts for implementation).
(vi) STSE Series of Blog Activity: You will design an STSE activity where the product will be a blog. This activity will be something your own peers will engage in. The posting of the blogs will be scheduled over the course of the calendar year (TBD). Every member of the group should have one blog entry. This activity should have a one page summary that includes ministry expectations, the source of any ideas and pedagogical (teacher) notes for delivery and implementation, including a timeline and connection to the lesson plan overview. An appropriate assessment rubric or rating scale should be included (prior to first blog entry). The blog series should include one video, and one audio component.
(vii) Lab Experiment: You will select and implement one lab activity for one seventy-five minute class period. The information will be shared with your peers in a carousel format. The following chart is provided as a guideline for this section of the assignment.
Include BLMs if appropriate. (e.g., questions about particle theory related to gas laws) or any pre-lab questions, data charts to prepare…
Assessment / Evaluation of Student Achievement
What strategies will you use for this experiment? Describe why, how, and when you will implement these strategies. Include as BLMs, the assessment tools you will use (considering AaL, AoL, and AfL)
(viii) Summative Unit Test: Two copies of the unit test are required. The unit test should be submitted in ready-to-use format and should be designed to take about an hour to complete. A second copy of the test should be submitted with suggested answers and a marking scheme with a check mark for each mark and category.
Unit Test Analysis
Grading of this Assignment
See the accompanying rating scale(s).
Collaborative CCUA Groups:Each of the following is a link to a page where your group will outline and work on this assignment. Try and use the discussions/and commentary within the page itself. This way if there are any problems I can help.
The presentation of this assignment is NOT evaluated. The presentation is an opportunity to discuss your unit with your colleagues and to get feedback on the activities. The written binder and web posting does not have to been handed in on the same day of presentation.
This assignment has many parts - please make sure that the activities and parts are delegated.
Please follow class discussion on the requirements for the presentation (1 hour in length).